Retrevo Helps HDTV Buyers Make Sense of Code Names

Not every product has an easy-to-understand, catchy name. HDTVs for example, usually have a jumble of letters and numbers. But those letters and numbers mean something, and the Retrevo Model Decoder is here to show you what.

Not every product has an easy-to-understand, catchy name. HDTVs for example, usually have a jumble of letters and numbers. But those letters and numbers mean something, and the Retrevo Model Decoder is here to show you what. This free service/cheat sheet lets shoppers compare product families across a brand (like Sony), helping them understand what the difference are between a brand's series variations (like the Sony BX, EX, NX, and HS series, for example).

This guide is most helpful for understanding the "unique model numbers" that stores like Costco, Sam's Club, and Best Buy often carry. Using the Model Decoder can make you a smarter shopper, as salespeople often steer buyers toward models they're motivated to sell, and complex code names make comparison shopping harder. Use the decoder to understand exactly what you're getting. Back to top

Troy Dreier is a technology writer and editor based in Jersey City, NJ. He’s the editor of OnlineVideo.net, senior associate editor for StreamingMedia.com, and a former staff editor for PC Magazine. He’s @tdreier on Twitter.
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